In a message dated 7/4/2007 8:51:44 AM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Thanks , All his military records were burned in the St. Louis Fire. I only received his service certification stating his enlistment date and his service terminated by death and the date. I also tried the VA but the number they gave me to acquire the documents in Mass. when I called they won't release documents to civilians. Wayne Rish <[email protected]> wrote: You need to send for his military records. I think you can go to the NARA web site for instructions of how to order the records. Mary need to send for his military records. I think you can go to the NARA web site for instructions of how to order the records. You go to this website and get them under the Freedom of Information Act. If one of your parents is alive, have them sign for them, but you can get them. Annie in Minnesota ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.